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Vulgar History: Tudors

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A feminist women's history comedy podcast. We look at history through a feminist lens, focusing on the women often removed from the narrative. This season is all about the Tudor era.

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Latest Episodes

What was queer life like during the Tudor Era? We're joined by Dr. Kit Heyam to discuss Henry VIII's Buggery Act (boo!), queer poet Richard Barnfield (yay!), and what Shakespeare and Marlowe were really up to (ooh!).

Learn more about Kit and his wor... more

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Marie Maitland was a queer poet living during the tumultuous 16th century in Scotland. Her life and writings were mostly unknown until historian Ashley Douglas began to piece it all together.

Ashley Douglas joins us this week to discuss how she unea... more

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Witch hunts were at a fever pitch in Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries. Who was hunted, how were they investigated, and how many were executed?

Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell, KC, from Witches of Scotland are here to explain why we are not... more

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In 1497, King Henry VII of England sent Italian explorer John Cabot to North America. Over the next two centuries, British adventurers came to various parts of Eastern North America. The objects they picked up, created by Indigenous artisans, sparked... more

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Recent Guests

Kit Heyam
Queer historian and regular guest on Vulgar History
Independent scholar/author
Episode: Queer Tudor History
Ashley Douglas
Historian, translator, and author
Author of With My Own Hand, The Secret Life of Marie Maitland, Scotland's 16th Century Sappho
Episode: Marie Maitland, Scotland's Sixteenth-Century Sappho
Claire Mitchell
Lawyer and co-founder of Witches of Scotland
Witches of Scotland
Episode: Witch Hunts in Tudor Era Scotland (ft. Witches of Scotland)
Zoe Venditozzi
Teacher and co-founder of Witches of Scotland
Witches of Scotland
Episode: Witch Hunts in Tudor Era Scotland (ft. Witches of Scotland)
Lauren Working
Author of A Golden World, How the Americas Transformed Tudor and Stuart England
Episode: The Tudors Take America
Tracy Borman
Author of The House of Boleyn
Author; Chief Historian of Historic Royal Palaces (as described in episode)
Episode: The Other Boleyn Girls (and Boys)
Kate Williams
Author of Regina, A New History of Women and Power
Regina (book) by Kate Williams
Episode: Catherine of Aragon: Real Queen Sh*t
Jillian Laine
Author of Henry Tudor Must Die
Author
Episode: So This A**hole: Henry VIII
Charles O'Malley
Dramaturg and co-author of Shakespeare's Margaret
Book: Shakespeare's Margaret, The Dramatic Life of a Warrior Queen
Episode: Shakespeare's Greatest Character, Margaret of Anjou

Hosts

Anne Foster
Host of historical storytelling show focused on women's history and Tudor-era topics; researcher and writer.
Ann Foster
Host/co-host with focus on feminist history and Tudor narratives; contributes scholarly and narrative insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Sad

    I’m sad to have to change my review after listening to the Zelda Fitzgerald episode. The hero worship of a well known racist, confederate worshiping, n-word flying woman that carried her racism straight through WWII as a strong supporter of fascism is wildly disappointing. This pod is usually great at the intersectional part of feminism, but this was a HUGE miss. Odd that her trying to kill her daughter in a car crash wasn’t mentioned. Zelda and f Scott were equal parts terrible in a wildly toxi... more

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    4
    ThatOneGall
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this!

    Just discovered this podcast from her appearance on betwixt the sheets and I love it! Super fun and interesting too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wezwee77
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Was hoping I'd found a new favourite history podcast but I couldn't even get past the first 7 minutes. I was already raising an eyebrow at having the phrase "well behaved women rarely make history" overexplained to me when a rundown of Caroline of Brunswick's origins turned the podcast into background noise. If you are interested in a feminist and funny history podcast that doesn't treat listeners like they're braindead I recommend Betwixt The Sheets.

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    natasha24
    2 months ago
  • Wonderful

    I absolutely love this podcast

    It’s so well researched, great topics, interesting guests and wonderfully quirky and charming

    Ann is an absolute legend

    My favourite show ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catriona kennard
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • This one is brilliant

    For the smart and interesting people with a sense of humor and obsession with an era

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amygoody
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise rigorous research and witty, conversational delivery.
Some critics note repetition in speech or pacing issues in certain episodes.
Fans value diverse guests and fresh takes on well-known Tudor topics.

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#166
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#160
Canada/History
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#214
Australia/History
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#132
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#208
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#232
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: How is her relationship with Byron framed in historical and literary contexts?
Their intense, short-lived affair became a defining symbol of the era's Romantic culture, amplified by public letters and theatrical confrontations, which also highlighted the double standards in how male and female indiscretions were perceived.
Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: What role did her literary work play in shaping her legacy?
Glenarvon and her Byron parodies provided a public, literary counterpoint to her scandal; they allowed her to channel personal experiences into influential, widely read works that reshaped perceptions of Regency-era women writers.
Lady Caroline Lamb: Regency Era Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Q: How did Lady Caroline Lamb navigate the expectations of Regency society while pursuing her own desires?
She constantly pushed boundaries—through public flirtations, disguises, and literary ventures—while relying on supportive partners like William Lamb, whose political ascent offered some protection, though social scrutiny remained intense.
What If Anne Boleyn Sewed Her Head Back On?
Q: And what was the spark of the idea for this book?
Rebecca Lehmann explains that she wanted to reframe Anne Boleyn's story beyond the traditional portrayal, exploring a feminist retelling where Anne returns after her beheading and seeks revenge, while embedding historical research to ground the fantasy.
Was the Real Queen Charlotte Black? (Revisited)
Q: What is your historical expertise and how does it relate to Queen Charlotte's ancestry?
Newman explains her work on the monarchy's involvement in slavery and how Charlotte sits at the intersection of race, power, and public memory, underscoring the importance of examining how historical narratives are constructed.

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A feminist history podcast that foregrounds women often left out of traditional Tudor-era narratives, with a lively, accessible delivery and guests ranging from historians to novelists and screen or stage professionals. Episodes blend rigorous historical context with contemporary analysis, theater and pop-culture references, and feminist framing to reexamine figures like Catherine of Aragon, Margaret of Anjou, and Elizabeth I, among others. Notable is the show's consistent focus on women's agency within power structures, plus a willingness to cross into literary and media worlds to illuminate historical topics. The format often features expert guests, narrative-driven storytelling, and discussions that connect past events to present-day con... more

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2. Ashley Douglas
3. Claire Mitchell
4. Zoe Venditozzi
5. Lauren Working
6. Tracy Borman
7. Kate Williams
8. Jillian Laine

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